Dining Room menus from 1984 - Chandris Victoria

[tofubeast]

Sharing menus from a cruise I took with my family nearly 40 years ago on Chandris Victoria (now Celebrity Cruises). In the summer of ‘84, we took a week-long cruise out of Puerto Rico. It was my first cruise. Even as a kid, I remember the food was delicious and we had a fabulous waiter from the Philippines, JoJo. 
 

Back then, you could get copies of the dining room menus as a souvenir. It’s amazing to see what was offered versus what you see on a typical cruise today. I remember it being so much more formal.
 

I hope you enjoy a glimpse into the past. 

[CGTNORMANDIE]

What a joy to see those classic Chandris X menus from the beloved Victoria.  Imagine Caviar, Baron of Lamb, Beef Wellington and roast duck…all on the same menu!  I had an entire collection of Victoria menus from her original owners…Incres Line.  She had all Italian service in those days.  Chandris acquired her later.  Victoria was a classic and much loved ship.  She used to call at Boston on occasion and I would drive over to Commonwealth Pier to see her.  

[mcgore83]

Very interesting!  Thank you for sharing.

[tofubeast]

On 5/27/2023 at 5:24 AM, CGTNORMANDIE said:

What a joy to see those classic Chandris X menus from the beloved Victoria.  Imagine Caviar, Baron of Lamb, Beef Wellington and roast duck…all on the same menu!  I had an entire collection of Victoria menus from her original owners…Incres Line.  She had all Italian service in those days.  Chandris acquired her later.  Victoria was a classic and much loved ship.  She used to call at Boston on occasion and I would drive over to Commonwealth Pier to see her.  

Glad you enjoyed seeing them.  I was a little kid when I sailed this cruise, so I didn’t have as sophisticated of a palette as I do as an adult.  Looking back and what was offered in those days in a regular dining room? Wow. 

[CGTNORMANDIE]

1 hour ago, tofubeast said:

Glad you enjoyed seeing them.  I was a little kid when I sailed this cruise, so I didn’t have as sophisticated of a palette as I do as an adult.  Looking back and what was offered in those days in a regular dining room? Wow. 

It is amazing to compare those menus with the mass production main dining rooms onboard the current gigantic circus ships.  The level of service, quality of ingredients and attention to detail reflected in the above menus shows us a stark contrast to the mediocrity being offered today.  Thanks again…it is a thrill to see how pax were feted in that golden era.  
 

You might want to post those menus over on the “Cruise Foodies”site.  The gang over there would love to see them.

Edited August 18, 2023 by CGTNORMANDIE

[tofubeast]

20 hours ago, CGTNORMANDIE said:
 

You might want to post those menus over on the “Cruise Foodies”site.  The gang over there would love to see them.

Great suggestion! I’ll do that now. 

[koolZip]

Thanks for sharing these menus. What great food!